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Going back to the PS3 controller after playing a lot on PS4
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I didn't at least.
CouchMaster
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You're holding it wrong.
I've never had issues with comfortability when using the DS3, whereas the edges on the 360 sticks, and the convex ABXY buttons made my thumbs sore after few hours of playing.
DaleinCalgary
Getting the shaft
I picked up a 3rd DS4 for my PS3 because it sucks now. I couldn't find a way to un-sync my 2nd controller for dark souls 2.
scakko84
Member
DS4 is a huge improvement over DS3.
I went back on the DS3 yesterday for a Vanquish lttp and it feels like using a wooden board.
Tbh i've never had problems with the triggers and thought it was not so bad compared to the xbox360 one, but it's just a matter of habit. I haven't played so much on xbox or pc to experience the difference in terms of long gaming session.
I went back on the DS3 yesterday for a Vanquish lttp and it feels like using a wooden board.
Tbh i've never had problems with the triggers and thought it was not so bad compared to the xbox360 one, but it's just a matter of habit. I haven't played so much on xbox or pc to experience the difference in terms of long gaming session.
qa_engineer
Member
He analog sticks are too soft and inaccurate. The grips are too small and there's no weight. Ds4 for life.
NinjaCatfish
Member
I often feel like people over exaggerate how bad the Dual Shock 3 was. I never found it to be the horrible pile of shit that some say they did. Maybe it's because I grew up with the design from the PS1 and PS2?
I mean, the 360 was better in almost every way (except for it's hot garbage d-pad, god damn) but the PS3 controller was not 'kill it with fire' bad.
I still use my Dual Shock 3 rather than the DS4 simply so I don't have to sync and resync it with the PS3/PS4 when I play different games.
My Dual Shock 3's R2/L2 triggers never bloody squeaked, it makes my DS4 feel like a cheep knock off.
I mean, the 360 was better in almost every way (except for it's hot garbage d-pad, god damn) but the PS3 controller was not 'kill it with fire' bad.
I still use my Dual Shock 3 rather than the DS4 simply so I don't have to sync and resync it with the PS3/PS4 when I play different games.
My Dual Shock 3's R2/L2 triggers never bloody squeaked, it makes my DS4 feel like a cheep knock off.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I was surprised by how awkward it felt using a DS3. Not that it's a bad controller, but the DS4 is just better.
DrDrizzay101
Member
DS3 just feels so damn small. DS4 is much improved but still not nearly as comfortable as Wii U Pro Controller.
K
kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I could never stand the DS3. It was one of the main reasons I never bought a PS3.
The SNES gamepad absolutely destroys the PS4 controller. Sure, it lacks analog sticks and pressure-sensitive triggers, but it feels and functions great.
But NES, PS1, and Dual Analog/Shock 1/2/3/Sixaxis were all garbage, even at release time. NES at least had the excuse of being the first usable gamepad. Sony had none.
All except for the damn PS button. Always have to keep a PS3 controller handy so you can operate the in-game XMB
they should've gone with the boomerang controller for the ps3. that one looks even more comfortable than the DS4.
Did this ever get released? I kinda wanna try one for shits and giggles.
Please elaborate on these deadzones?
Fbh
Member
I've been frequently playing with both my Ps3 and Ps4 and I've had not issue alternating between the DS3 and DS4.
The DS4 is clearly a step up, bigger, better analogs and better triggers. But the DS3 is also fine with me.
I never really understood why people hated it so much. Yeah other controllers are better but for me it never was an issue to the point of "I can't play on Ps3 or I will buy another console JUST because of the controller"
The DS4 is clearly a step up, bigger, better analogs and better triggers. But the DS3 is also fine with me.
I never really understood why people hated it so much. Yeah other controllers are better but for me it never was an issue to the point of "I can't play on Ps3 or I will buy another console JUST because of the controller"
dreamer3kx
Member
DS4 feels more premium but I think the DS3 is still a great controller except triggers, no problems at all using.
Being mainly a Xbox 360 Player and also buying a PS3 2-3 years ago I could never understand how people could use this nightmare of a controller and even calling it "good" or "decent"
The other day I was talking about how the triggers were a lot better on Xbox 360 and how I found the original Bioshock unplayable on the PS3 due to how shooting is in L2/R2 instead of R1/L1 (like most shooters do).
One of my friends thought I was overreacting, but I think I'm not. It's a shame I can't play one of my favorite games of last gen now because of those shitty slippy things.
But people is happy with DS4 triggers and shooters on PS4 use L2/R2, so I'm confident they'd work well when I eventually upgrade.
No. In most games I played during the PS1 and PS2 tiggers weren't a core part of gameplay. Right now, for better or worse, and important amount of games rely heavily on them.
I think neither of those two controllers are perfect. I'd never play a 2D game with the terrbile D-Pad the 360 controller has. And I found it's position awkward. I prefer the DS3 button placement because I like having the D-Pad and the face buttons symetrical.
Dude. Do you know that third party controllers exist? There are plenty that copy the X360 layout if you feel more comfortable that way.
I think skipping the great PS3 exclusives because you don't like a controller is sad. Because there is some great stuff there waiting for you to find it.
convex means the mushroom head sticks like the PS3 had? I have to say I kindof miss them too. I'm not sure if my hands sweat a lot, but I find myself having to adjust my thumbs on them PS4 controller sticks as they're never quite comfortable and I feel as though the stick will suddenly 'slip' away from my thumb (I notice this on L3 which I use for moving). Is my thumb actually supposed to be pressed down on top of/inside the 'dip', sometimes I have it sat on the 'rim'.
Dualshock 3 was a really bad controller. To floaty sticks and horrible triggers. And it's very uncomfy and akward to hold if you have big palms. Dualshock 4 is a great controller, so was the Xbox 360, and so is the Xbox One controller. I'm just glad that I don't need to use the Dualshock 3 anymore.
Melchiah
Member
Yep. I have to adjust my thumbs all the time when I'm playing something like Resogun or Entwined. That wouldn't have happened with the DS3.
I actually really liked the Dualshock 3 when I primarily played PS3 games. Now though, it is really hard to play with. I just started using it as a controller for my PC and I get bad cramps now in my right hand. There really is no going back for me now after using the Dualshock 4.
TheAdmiester
Member
It's light, creaky, tiny, and has symmetrical analog placement. I've always hated it because of those, but have to put up with it for GT.
Dust-by-Monday
Member
I still like the dualshock 3. I can go back to it anytime. It never bothered me and still doesn't bother me even after using dualshock 4 full time (I have a CronusMax).
Dust-by-Monday
Member
I'm not a fan of the concave sticks either. The ridges hurt my thumbs after a while, however I never got fatigued using the dualshock 3. I tend to only lightly hold the dualshock 3 thumbsticks and I roll my thumbs around on it to move.
With the dualshock 4, I have to hold the sticks tightly so that my thumbs don't move and I can no longer just roll my thumb around on the sticks. I have to basically move my whole entire thumb to move the sticks now. Also, they're slightly stiffer which makes it worse. I liked how loose the dualshock 3 sticks were.
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